Riviergezicht met zeilschepen
Coenraet Decker
1685
Medium
etching
Dimensions
122; 138
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
**Riviergezicht met zeilschepen (River View with Sailing Ships Created in 1685 by Dutch artist Coenraet (c. 1650–1685), this intimate etching captures a serene riverscape alive with graceful sailing ships. Measuring just 122 × 138 mm, it the meticulous detail possible in printmaking during the Dutch Golden Age—a period when the Netherlands dominated global trade and maritime innovation. Decker, known for his atmospheric landscapes and marine scenes, evokes the bustling waterways that symbolized Dutch prosperity and seafaring prowess. Etching, Decker's chosen medium, involves drawing fine li...